November 19, 2010 Military Aviation News

Rescue Efforts Conclude for Elmendorf F-22 Pilot

11/19/2010

In the wake of conclusive evidence that the pilot of a crashed F-22 did not eject from his aircraft, search and rescue operations have ceased.

Missing F-22 pilot identified

11/19/2010

The pilot of the F-22 aircraft that crashed Tuesday night has been identified as Capt. Jeffrey Haney, assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron. Capt. Haney’s current status is missing.

Navy buys 19 AESA radar systems from Raytheon to retrofit F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter-bombers

11/19/2010

The U.S. Navy is buying 19 AN/APG-79 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar systems from the Raytheon Co. Space and Airborne Systems segment in El Segundo, Calif., to retrofit F/A-18E/F Super Hornet carrier-based jet fighter-bombers.

Ukraine halts funding of An-70 transport aircraft program

11/19/2010

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry will not fund the joint Russia-Ukraine Antonov An-70 transport aircraft project, the Nezavisimaya Gazeta daily said on Thursday.

Pakistan buys Chinese missiles, eager to purchase more

11/19/2010

Pakistan has bought Chinese missiles and avionics for its 250 JF- 17 Thunder jet fighters, Air Force chief Rao Qamar Suleman said on Thursday.

Russia, India 'likely' to sign 5G fighter contract in December

11/19/2010

Russia and India are highly likely to sign a fifth-generation fighter design contract in December, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Thursday.

Boeing, Royal Australian Air Force Complete 1st Year of In-country C-17 Pilot Training

11/19/2010

Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today announced they have successfully completed the first year of in-country Pilot Initial Qualification (PIQ) training for the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter.

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